Ladies have any of you been using the guest list and table planner on here.
I've just started using it and I think it's amazing lol easily pleased lol
CommentAuthorKirstyR386
Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything at the moment. At the start of the week we only had rings, flowers and transport to sort and then the honeymoon. A travel agent friend is helping us with that and we had a good chat about possible hotels for her to get quotes from. She got back to us today and after exhausting all her resources the prices are more than double what we can afford. Its not her fault but its just put a right dampener on things as we haven't been on holiday for 2 yrs and I'm desperate to go away. We did have another rsvp back today, from the friend who was going to do the cake but had to decline as she'll have just given birth so we're pleased they still want to come but cake headache continues. I said about M&S cakes to OHs mum and she said something really funny about us having to have a round cake to cut. To be honest I'm not that fussed about the cake but we're using it as food in the evening so need to have something. How easy is it to employIT Man from Bake Off? Lol. Sorry for epic post x
CommentAuthorLouiseC103
Kirsty don't let it put a dampener on things. What about setting up a honeymoon register page so people can put money towards your honeymoon. My OH cousin has just done that for her wedding. The cake is there anyone you know that does baking for a hobby or would you try doing it yourself. I know the ones in m&s you can get them in different sizes and get the bits so you can tier them and I think you can get them plain so you can decorate them yourself. Sorry not much help really but hope you feel better about everything soon xxx
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
where do you want to go on honeymoon Kirsty? could use maybe think about going somewhere else? there are some stunning 5 star hotels in the likes of greece, egypt, tenerife etc that dont cost a bomb. Marks cakes can be round can they not? they do some lovely ones
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
or how about posting on your local sell it pages on book face for recommendations of cake makers?
Just booked an appointment with a dress shop to try on my dress and see if it can be altered!! Having a look at veils whilst I'm there too! Excited! xx
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorKatieH
I'm still waiting for my dress to come into the shop. It's been nearly 6 months and I'm getting impatient x
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Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
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CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
When is it due in? I got mine from an outlet so I've had mine since I bought it in March, it's too big though so can't wait to have it altered! xx
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
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CommentAuthorKatieH
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The lady in the shop said 14 weeks but it will be 6 months next week. I've sent her a message and she said that they have timed it so it doesn't come in too early in case anything changes like pregnancy etc. She said it will be in later this year x
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
It shouldn't be too long then! So exciting we can start doing things like this now! x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
Just got quote back from florist. Bridal bouquet, 3 bridesmaids, 7 buttonholes and 2 mothers corsages for £340. Not sure if it's good or not. Think I'll get a few more quotes
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
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Is that for real flowers? If so it's a good price, I was getting quotes between £350 and £400 when I was looking at real ones, that was for bridal bouquet, 4 BM's bouquets, FG basket, 2 buttonholes, OH's buttonhole and mum's buttonhole xx
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
Yep real flowers. I had a quote a while ago for 280 but I think these are more expensive flowers I've seen this time so think I'll get few quotes based on same flowers to see
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorLouiseC103
Afternoon ladies hope everyone is well. So got all the wedding favours sorted out woohoo and the paper came today for my confetti cones and my invitations should be here in the next couple of days slowly getting there its all getting very exciting lol
CommentAuthorKirstyR386
Thanks for the support ladies. We were looking at Italy, either Sorrento or Sicily. OH doesn't want to do Greece as he's a bit concerned about the finance situation there at the mo. We are going to see about a few other places like Cape Verde seeing as it appears we can go there all inclusive for our budget. But we prefer smaller hotels and eating out at local restaurants in the evening than queuing for the same buffet so its a bit tricky. Our invites have asked for money towards the honeymoon rather than gifts but we don't want to rely on that as we don't know what people will give. We'll get there.
Might pick up a taster cake from M&S and see how good it is. What a good excuse to eat cake! X
CommentAuthorLouiseC103
Kirsty that is a great excuse it eat cake might try that one myself x
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
Kirsty we looked at Italy too but it's quite pricey then we looked at Greece but same as you iffy about going there due to the problems. I also like eating out at different restaurants each night not sure I'd like all inclusive and being in a resort so don't no what we will do
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorBecci93
The Canary Islands are nice as well Kirsty if you're pushed with the cost ... Our friends went to lanzarote for their two week honeymoon ... Fuertaventura is probably the nicest if you like it quieter and peaceful especially caletta de fusta: if you fancied something more lively people say that correlajo is a bit like Blackpool but the beaches are absolutely stunning .. We went to flag beach near correlajo and we aren't beach people but we went every day for the rest of the holiday .. It was brilliant White powder sand with clear blue / turquoise sea that you could see the fish through .. It was beautiful! There's lots of nice little restaurants and pubs round the island too :)
CommentAuthorKirstyR386
Thanks for the tip Rebecca, we'll have a look. X
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
I've been to both correlajo and calete de fuste and both lovely. I agree with Rebecca the beaches at correlajo are stunning x
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorEmmaH444
Everyone seems to have been busy :) especially Flossie.
I've been looking online for ideas to jazz up the glass jars I have to dot around the tables with tea lights in. Think I'm leaning towards lace for the small baby food jars and maybe glittery peacock patterned ribbon for the larger coffee jars.
I need to find a dress for the wedding we're going to next month. I'm not a fan of clothes shopping but I've ordered a couple online so fingers crossed I like one of them!
Met 29/3/2006
Engaged 24/8/13
Married 26th August 2016
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
My fake gerbera flowers came today from china for my fish bowl centre pieces. Will make one up next week and post a pic to see what you all think
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorLouiseC103
Sat here starting to write out my invites
Feeling very excited.
How's everyone's day been? X
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
Great news Louise. This year is going so fast x
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorSarah D
My ticker had changed to 12 months! even though its technically 13 still exciting to see lol! xx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorKatieH
I've ordered kids activity packs. Not sure what they will be like. I was going to go for personalised ones but decided not to in the end as it was going to be a bit of a hassle. They weren't expensive so if no good then doesn't matter too much. Think we are going to sort suits out in January/Febuary time x
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorFlossie
Thanks for comments on buttonholes and hangers everyone :) I am really chuffed with how they've turned out.
Next big thing ticked off the list - OH got his suit on Saturday. Even better MIL paid for it all! We knew she wanted to pay but don't think she realised OH wanted such an expensive one so we were expecting to go halves or something, but she paid for the whole thing :)
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorKatieH
That's fab Flossie, I bet he's really pleased. And so nice of his mum to pay for it :) xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorFlossie
Yeah he's really chuffed! Very nice of her to pay for it, it's a big chunk of money that we now don't need to worry about so eases a lot of pressure on us financially. It's so exciting seeing everything coming together now.
MIL got her dress on Saturday too, it was nice being there with her and being able to help her choose it xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorSarah D
That's great news Flossie! xx
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CommentAuthorKatieH
I can't wait to be with my mum when she finds her outfit. My mil lives to far away for me to be with her so I won't know what she will be wearing until the day xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
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My mum already has hers and I was with her when she got it, she was so excited and it was lovely being with her. She actually ended up chosing the same dress I had looked at a few weeks before thinking it would look nice on her, she didn't know that though lol xx
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorSarah D
The hangers I ordered to be made for mine and the girls dresses are being dropped off tonight, the lady who makes them has been super busy so I told her not to rush my order and just to get to it when she has a chance, so she messaged on Friday to say Monday she will pop them past the house! Cant wait to see them xx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
My mum is 99% decided on getting her dress made so I won't see it until it's finished! I know the kind of style and the colour she is looking at though xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorSam G 2b May 2016
Love all the centre pieces and buttonholes Flossie. Everyone seems to be making some good progress! We spoke to some of our friends the other week who are guests (they've had a save the date) but they seem to be thinking that we should send the invites out fairly soon even though we still have 9 months. I'm confused about the whole thing.
When do you ladies plan on sending your invites? xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
I definitely wouldn't send invites out this early especially not if you have already sent save the dates. We are sending our invites out in January so 5 months before xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorSam G 2b May 2016
Yeah January was my plan too so will be just over 4 months before, they've just got me worried by saying oh well people will need to get hotels booked and get babysitters etc... xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
That's what the save the dates were for! xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorKatieH
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We are sending out our invites in January too. We sent out save the dates so everyone has had a heads up and some guests have already booked a room at the hotel xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorFlossie
You having many priests at your wedding Katie? Heheh xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorKatieH
Haha just changed it. I typed in guests, God knows why my kindle changed it to priests lol (excuse the pun) xx
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Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorSam G 2b May 2016
I know! Everyone is totally annoying me about the save the dates, its like they've took no notice of them at all xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
Haha, that made me chuckle. I then looked a right weirdo asking that question though when you edited your post hahah xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorKatieH
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorKatieH
I don't always check before I post and then I notice afterwards and think oh poop haha xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorSam G 2b May 2016
I've decided to order all my invites now and then keep hold of them until I think its best to send them out. Might even send them in December as it will be 5 months before then xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
Never too early to order them Sam, will be another tick off the list! We decided to wait until Jan so that Christmas would be done and dusted... I'm sure it wouldn't happen, but we were worried about people mislaying the invitations in the hectic-ness of Crimbo and misplacing them with cards etc xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
We were thinking late January sending our invites as it's august so thinking of peoples holidays etc
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorSam G 2b May 2016
Yeah, Christmas is the issue. I feel people will be a lot more excited and willing to book B&B's and look at getting transportt sorted in the new year, whereas if I sent them out this year I'd probably get the same response as the save the dates "oh its next year, plenty of time... blah blah!!!" xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
They would have plenty of time if you sent them out in Jan. Plus with the stress of Christmas over with they might be able to focus on it more rather than think "I'll deal with that later" xx
